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The tower blocks will be among the tallest in the city, taller than Castlemead tower, which has 19 floors, and rivalling St Mary Redcliffe school's spire.

It added the impact of the new tower blocks on Bristol’s skyline has been “an important consideration from the outset”, and that visual assessment testing will continue.

The view of the proposed new campus buildings from the platform of Temple Meads

There have been much argument about the need for more affordable housing across Bristol.

The university said the new campus would fit into the council's housing plans for the area.

Patrick Finch, bursar and director of estates at the university, said: “We had lots of useful feedback during our outline planning consultation, which we’ve looked at carefully and used to help shape our plans.

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“Following on from the public’s input, we’ve carried out a detailed transport assessment for the site, which looks at off-site car parking, management of transport and construction impact. We’ve also done more work on flood risk.

“It’s been encouraging to see so much engagement, which we hope will continue throughout the planning process.”

Temple Meads sorting office

To see the plans in full:

There will be an exhibition of the University’s plans at Engine Shed, next to Bristol Temple Meads train station, open 8.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday.

A second exhibition will be held in Senate House, Tyndall Avenue, open 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.

A Facebook Live will be held on the Bristol University page on Thursday September 21 at 6pm.